Wow, I didn't know you could actually replace the pads on these, thanks for the information! The pads were the biggest complaint I had when I got these. The default ones are so shallow that my ears touch the elements and it hurt a bit at start. Now I've gotten used to it but I'd still rather get something better.Those are the ones...100mm round earpads.
BTW, if you like the basic frequency range/tonality of the A800 "as is," then you probably should get the 100% velour version of these round pads. But if you're interested in toning down the upper midrange peak a bit, and maybe also bumping up the bass a bit, then you might want to opt for either the hybrid rounds--or for the most sonic alteration, the round pleathers.
Now comes the hardest part, choosing which ones I want from the full pleather, hybrids and full velour. I've used full velours for the longest time. First Superlux HD-330 with DT770 velour pads and now the A800's for about 10 months. I really like the comfortability of full velour, the only thing is that they attract all the hair and little smudges or whatever you call them which is pretty annoying. I also really like the sound of these so I don't know how much I'd like if it changed. Of course I might just be used to it and getting rid of the peak at upper midrange might be to my liking after all.
So should I just get the full velour ones? Do you think I'd like the full pleather sound and how's the comfortability with those? Or is the hybrid a safe and good compromise? I have to order these from abroad so returning them would be a pain. Then again, I'd probably like all of them. The question is, which ones I'd like the best I guess. Thanks in advance and sorry for all the questions.